Meaning of Comer | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. One in a race who is catching up to others and shows promise of winning.
3. An ambitious person; one who is catching up in some contest and has a likelihood of victory;
   figuratively
4. One who arrives.

Equivalents

Examples

“This guy is is a real comer.”

“The transition from comer to also-ran can be quick.”

“Django, then, was not just a comer; he was a cause.”

“The champ will face all comers.”

“It was soon apparent that no every day comer was at the door. One servant whispered […] it was the bishop […]”

“Sullivan went on an unprecedented barnstorming tour across the country, taking on all comers and offering $1,000 to anyone who stayed four rounds, Queensberry rules.”

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